Inmate accused of masturbating in front of officer at Metrowest Detention Center

Willie Lee Jones. (Miami-Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation)

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – An inmate is facing an additional charge after he was caught masturbating in front of a female correctional officer early Tuesday morning, authorities said.

The incident allegedly occurred around 2:50 a.m. at the Metrowest Detention Center, located at 13850 NW 41st St.

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According to an arrest report, the officer was working at a desk when she noticed Willie Lee Jones, 48, of Miami, sitting on his bed and masturbating while staring at her.

Police said the officer asked Jones, ā€œAre you gunning me?ā€ at which time ā€œhe stopped and stood up from his bed.ā€

Jones faces one count of lewd or lascivious exhibition at a correctional facility.

Jail records show Jones is currently incarcerated while he awaits trial for three separate cases. He is charged with various crimes, including attempted second-degree murder, failing to register as a sexual predator and battery by a detainee.


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